Labib al-Fata al-Saqlabi
| Labib al-Fata al-Saqlabi | |
|---|---|
| Emir of the Mujāhid al-ʿĀmirī | |
| Died | AH 431 (1039/1040) Tortosa |
| Religion | Islam |
Labib al-Fata al-Saqlabi (
It is possible that Labib left Cordoba after Hisham II was deposed in AH 400 (1009/1010). Some time after this he took power in the city of Tortosa, but was deposed when the city was briefly taken over by the Mundhir I of the Taifa of Zaragoza. However, due to aid from the Mubarak and Muzaffar of Taifa of Valencia he was able to regain his throne.[1] During this time, the poet Ibn Darrach al-Qastalli dedicated a composition to him.[2]
He supported the proclamation of Abd al-Rahman IV as caliph of Cordoba in AH 408 (1017/1018), but they and their caliph were defeated in the vicinity of Granada by Zawi ibn Ziri. Shortly after this Mubarak and Muzaffar died (possibly due to a rebellion instigated by Labib), and Labib became the ruler of the Taifa of Valencia.[3]
In AH 410 (1019/1020) he became co-ruler of the Taifa of Valencia alongside
In AH 427 (1035/1036), Labib declared allegiance to Hisham II (who was most likely dead after the Berbers sacking Cordoba in 1013) as a symbol of his legitimacy, after the ruler of the Taifa of Seville, Abu al-Qasim Muhammad ibn Abbad claimed he had reappeared.[5]
It is possible that he died in Tortosa in AH 431 (1039/1040), but it is uncertain whether he was deposed or named a successor, since the only evidence found has been that after this date coinage was issued by his successor, Muqatil Sayf al-Milla.
External links
- Spanish Royal Academy of History biography page of Labib al-Fata al-Saqlabi
References
- ISBN 978-84-7100-432-1.
- OCLC 433843970.
- ISBN 9788432118821.
- OCLC 1025003265.
- OCLC 34746098.
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